1977 Topps Star Wars Stickers #18 R2-D2 and C-3PO — Raw

Centering estimate: left border appears slightly wider than right (approx 55/45 L/R), top black frame appears slightly heavier than bottom (approx 55/45 T/B) — within NM-MT tolerances. Corners appear reasonably sharp with no obvious rounding visible from this distance, though the case and image resolution prevent definitive corner assessment. Surface gloss appears intact with no visible creases or surface breaks; the red border shows no obvious chipping. The two-asterisk copyright line (vs. one asterisk on US Topps) is consistent with O-Pee-Chee Canadian printing, but this cannot be confirmed from the front image alone and does not affect the identity verdict. Overall presentation supports a 7 NM estimate, with upside to 8 if corners hold up under magnification.

Centering estimate: left border ~30%, right border ~70% left-to-right — noticeably right-heavy, approximately 65/35 to 70/30 L/R; top/bottom appears closer to 55/45, reasonably balanced vertically. The red border chips on the right edge are consistent with normal 1977 sticker handling. Corners appear to have light wear — no obvious rounding visible at this resolution but the top-right and bottom-right corners look slightly soft, consistent with EX-MT to NM range. Surface gloss appears intact with no obvious creases detectable, though the image resolution limits certainty on fine surface defects. The off-center left-right axis is the primary grade limiter here, pushing this toward a 6 EX-MT rather than higher; if corners prove sharper on inspection a 7 is possible, but centering alone keeps the ceiling modest.

Centering estimate: left border appears narrower than right (~60/40 L-R), top and bottom borders look relatively even (~55/45 T-B) — centering is acceptable but not tight. Corners appear to have light rounding on the visible corners, no sharp tips obvious but no severe blunting either, consistent with EX to NM range. The red sticker border shows no obvious heavy chipping or cracking. Surface gloss appears present with no visible creases, but the image resolution and slight angle make it impossible to confirm fine surface wear or print defects with confidence. Overall the card presents as EX-MT (6) with room to be NM (7) if corners are sharper than they appear, or EX (5) if there is hidden surface wear.